Get ready for the Friday Night Jazz Series at Spruce Street Harbor Park! Starting this May, the Delaware River waterfront will come alive with free live jazz every Friday night until September. The concerts run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on select Fridays, and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
This summer’s lineup features a great mix of jazz musicians, with some dates curated by Jazz Philadelphia. There will also be a Wednesday Open Jam and the UArts Fusion Reunion. Here’s who you can expect to see perform:
– May 22: Maya Belardo
– June 5: Hiruy Tirfe
– June 19: Mervin Toussaint
– July 3: Ikechi Onyenaka
– July 17: Atomic Fizz + The Chronicles
– July 31: Ella Gahnt with Geri Oliver
– Aug. 14: SNACKTIME
– Aug. 28: The Michael Kaplan Superband
– Sept. 25: Spaga
– Sept. 25: The Shane Aaserud Quintet
While enjoying the music, you can also grab food and drinks from local vendors and relax in lounge seating with stunning views of the waterfront skyline. Keep in mind that parking will be limited due to construction on I-95, so consider walking, biking on the Delaware River Trail, using ride-hailing services, or taking public transit.
Spruce Street Harbor Park is located at 301 S. Columbus Blvd. in Philadelphia. For more details, check out the event series’ website. Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer of jazz!
